walking

 

Shane was determined to get Micah walking and we did lots of practicing with him last weekend. All that practice paid off and Micah now officially belongs to the land of walkers (at long last!). He sure loves being so mobile and has been keeping extra busy exploring.

surprise

Two prego mamas. Sheesh I look huge.

Two weeks ago on Wednesday Micah woke up later than usual (6:30 AM). Instead of heading back to bed I stayed up chatting with Shane in the kitchen. Suddenly someone grabbed me from behind. I turned to find...Kassie!! She stayed a week. She cooked, she cleaned, she kept me company all day, made food for Micah, made me laugh, shopped with me, ate lots of junk with me. It was blissful.

There is nothing better than a sister.

P.S. Shane gave Kass a compliment that he rarely hands out, "She's a good worker." Yep she sure is. We'll be so glad to have her back in a few weeks when #3 arrives. She's going to try to catch the birth again. My fingers are crossed that we'll get her here in time.

the kindness of a stranger

The card.

Micah and I limped our way through last night.

At 4:30 he wouldn't go back down (not uncommon) so I handed him over to Shane, told him that I don't think I can do this anymore, had a good cry and went back to bed. Later in the morning I woke and saw how itchy Micah was, how bad his skin looked, how much there was to do and I had another cry. I silently prayed for help all morning. A friend in the ward took Sage and Micah and I braved the grocery store. When I say brave I mean braved. On days when my emotions are at the surface I have to steel myself a bit for the stares and questions. And I have to steel myself for a wriggly, itchy Micah who will need to to be held while we shop, not so easy these days with a big belly and minimal energy.

When we got to the checkout a lovely lady ahead of us said hello and looked at Micah with such love it was unnerving. I wondered, Do I know her? Does she have a child with eczema? She started to speak to me and I started to cry. I tried to keep my sobs in check while I listened to her lovely kind words.

She handed me her card, hugged me, told me she loved me and left. More tears but this time happy tears. I like to think Heavenly Father sent this stranger to let me know that He loves me and knows what I am feeling.

The questions in my mind are still the same: "How can we get Micah better?" and "How will we manage him and a newborn?" but at least I know I'll make it through this day on the kindness of a stranger.

listen up

Kina Granis sings the perfect Valentine's song.I know, I know...Valentine's Day is long past but can't every day can be Valentine's Day when you're with the one you love?

listen up

Just a fun little love song from Matt Nathanson.

listen up

Gomez is easy on the ears.